Predict whether the ground state or the first excited state of CH 2 should have the larger

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Predict whether the ground state or the first excited state of CH2should have the larger bond angle on the basis of the Walsh correlation diagram shown in Figure 24.11. Explain your answer.

1b, 17u 2a, 1b2 1a, tog 180 160 140 120 100 Bond angle 20/degrees Orbit al energy

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321812001

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Authors: Thomas Engel, Philip Reid

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